December Home Buying: Less Competition, Better Deals

Why December Is the Best Time to Buy Your First Home | First-Time Homebuyer Tips (Omaha, NE) Is December really the best time for a first-time homebuyer to purchase a home? In this episode of Mortgage Matters in Minutes, Brent Rasmussen—owner of Mortgage Specialists—explains why winter (especially December) can give buyers a major edge. ✅ What we cover in this video: Why there’s less competition in December How motivated sellers can mean better pricing Why buyers often gain more negotiation power (closing cost credits, repairs, flexibility) How the slower season can lead to faster closings Why waiting for the spring market can create more bidding wars The #1 step to prepare: get pre-approved (and how long it lasts) If you’re a first-time buyer who’s been struggling to win offers during the year, December might be your best opportunity to finally get into a home—with less stress and more leverage. 🔗 Helpful Resources ☑️ Apply for a mortgage: https://mtg-specialists.com/online-application/ ☑️ Schedule a call: https://calendly.com/mortgage-specialists-omaha ☑️ Call: 402-991-5153 ☑️ Blog: https://mtg-specialists.com/blog/ ☑️ Reviews: https://tinyurl.com/55zft5ef 📱 Follow Mortgage Specialists 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/mortgagespecialists 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/mortgagespecialistsomaha 🐦 Twitter/X: twitter.com/MTGSpecialists Timestamps for MMM 192: Why December Is the BEST Time to Buy Your First Home 0:00 - Intro 1:22 - Less Competition 2:22 - Motivated Sellers 3:00 - More Negotiation Power 4:15 - Advantages of Buying a Home in the Winter 5:28 - Conclusion Licensing info: Brent Rasmussen, NMLS 5918 at Mortgage Specialists, LLC NMLS 2424 For licensing, go to www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org Address: 8420 W Dodge Road #113, Omaha, NE 68114 Equal Housing Lender Website: mtg-specialists.com Applicant subject to credit and underwriting approval. Restrictions may apply, contact Mortgage Specialists, LLC for current rates and for more information. All information provided in this publication is for informational and educational purposes only, and in no way is any of the content contained herein to be construed as financial, investment, or legal advice or instruction. Mortgage Specialists, LLC does not guarantee the quality, accuracy, completeness or timelines of the information in this publication. While efforts are made to verify the information provided, the information should not be assumed to be error free. Some information in the publication may have been provided by third parties and has not necessarily been verified by Mortgage Specialists, LLC. Mortgage Specialists, LLC and its affiliates and subsidiaries do not assume any liability for the information contained herein, be it direct, indirect, consequential, special, or exemplary, or other damages whatsoever and howsoever caused, arising out of or in connection with the use of this publication or in reliance on the information, including any personal or pecuniary loss, whether the action is in contract, tort (including negligence) or other tortious action. Mortgage Specialists, LLC is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. It has no affiliation with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the US Department of Veterans Affairs, the US Department of Agriculture, or any other government agency. Mortgage Matters in Minutes Episode 192: Why December Is the BEST Time to Buy Your First Home